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Physicians face higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide risk than the general population, yet most never seek mental health care. In this episode, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, professor of anesthesiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Global Chief Medical Officer for AIDOC, discusses new JAMA research examining why. The conversation looks at how medical culture, stigma, time constraints and concerns about confidentiality or professional consequences can keep physicians from getting help, even when effective treatment exists.

A recent study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology projects a worsening mismatch between obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) supply and patient demand over the next decade.

2027 MA rate proposal, rural health funding update, and Joint Commission and NQF streamline safety reporting

Drug overdoses decline, new bipartisan healthcare agreement reached

As healthcare inflation continues to outpace overall inflation, American families are spending more on care and bearing that cost unevenly.

ACA marketplace enrollment drops, the largest nursing strike in New York City history, AI for healthcare

A recent survey from Offcall concludes that most physicians use AI and want more of it; but more than 80% of them are dissatisfied with current offerings, particularly with the speed of adoption, communication about deployment and the level of influence physicians have in what tools get used.

Despite a decline in hospital performance and volume this month, year-to-date revenue, volume, and margins are still strong compared to prior years.

HHS unveils AI strategy, hospitals improve patient safety, OPPS final rule expands site neutrality

Newly published projections from The Commonwealth Fund highlight persistent physician shortages, limited telehealth access and infrastructure and payment challenges in rural healthcare.

Hospital volumes remained strong in October, while average length of stay declined, translating to a dip in net revenue per discharge. Bad debt and charity care continue to rise, and staffing levels are tightening.

From managing non-labor expenses to strengthening the workforce, expanding access and navigating payer reimbursement, health systems shared the key challenges shaping their focus this year—and their planning for the year ahead.